Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal

In the world of Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal, a new generation of duelists rises in the futuristic city of Heartland, led by the optimistic and determined Yuma Tsukumo. Published by Viz Media from 2012 to 2016, this nine-issue series adapts the popular anime storyline, focusing on Yuma's quest to reassemble the legendary "Numbers" cards with the help of his mysterious partner, Astral. While the original manga was helmed by writer Shin Yoshida and artist Naohito Miyoshi, this English-language edition brought the high-stakes duels and evolving bond between Yuma and Astral to a Western audience. It matters as a key entry in the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise, bridging the classic card-battling action with a fresh, serialized narrative that expands the lore of the "Numbers" and the power of friendship.